1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1992 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1992 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Pickster | 320 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
